I Business Institute Admission 2025: Courses, Fees, Eligibility & Application Process

I Business Institute (IBI), Greater Noida, offers a 2-year PGDM course focusing on developing management and leadership skills. Admission to the I Business Institute is conducted through entrance tests such as CAT, CMAT, MAT, or XAT, followed by a group discussion and interview. Applicants must have secured at least 50% marks in 10+2+3; however, students in the final year of their graduation can also apply.

CAT 2025 registration started on August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will close on September 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Admit cards will be available for download from 5 November to 30 November 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for 30 November 2025, and the results are likely to be announced in the first week of January 2026. The CAT application fee has been revised to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

The XAT 2026 application form was released on 10th July 2025, and the exam is scheduled to be held on 4th January 2026. Eligible candidates can apply exclusively through online mode, as no offline option is available. The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a university-level entrance exam conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur in computer-based (CBT) mode.

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I Business Institute Admission 2025

I Business Institute offers admission to its 2-year PGDM course based on entrance scores. Candidates are shortlisted based on entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT or XAT, and interview sessions. The following table provides an overview of the IBI Greater Noida PGDM course, along with the eligiiblity cirtiera and fee structure:

Students can also check the detailed eligibility conditions below:

• The applicant should have at least a 3-year Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any subject from any university established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or another institution established by an Act of Parliament declared as deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. Otherwise, they should have an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. For the Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification, the student should have at least three years of study after finishing higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent.
• Candidates who will be appearing for the final examinations for a Bachelor's degree or equivalent are also eligible to apply, but they have to submit all the documents before the AICTE deadline.
• Shortlisted students need to attend the IBI Admission selection process.

I Business Institute Application Process 2025

I Business Institute admissions process comprises a screening round, then a panel interview, and a dean's/director's interview. To analyse the communication and analytical abilities of students seeking admission, all the candidates must appear in the Screening Round. Also, the selection of the final candidate is as Academic Score + CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT + Screening Round + Panel Interview Score + Dean's/ Director's Interview Score. However, the final score weightage is computed based on the following parameters:

How to Apply to I Business Institute?

To apply online at IBI Greater Noida, students can check the following pointers:

• Students can get the application form and prospectus on an INR 1,100 payment through DD at the institute.
• Also, students can download the application form from the website of the I Business Institute, Greater Noida. But, a Demand Draft must be made in favor of "I Business Institute" payable at Greater Noida.
• A student may also apply online by paying INR 1,100 through Net Banking or by Debit/Credit Cards.
• Students must send properly filled application forms to I Business Institute, along with photocopies of 10th, and 12th, Graduation certificates and CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT score card.
• Also, if applying online, students should bring a printout of the completed application form on the day of the Panel Interview/Dean's/ Director's Interview. Applicants should carry one set of photocopies of all documents.

CAT 2025 Registration

How to Register:

• Visit the official CAT website to register online.
• Use a valid and unique email ID and mobile number to start the process.
• After registering, you’ll receive a User ID and Password to log in and fill the application form.

Key Guidelines:

• You can complete the form in multiple sessions — your progress will be saved automatically.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the application fee. No changes are allowed after payment.
• Incorrect or incomplete forms may be rejected.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid certificates. Category changes cannot be made after registration.
• A short correction window will be available after registration closes for limited time only.

CAT 2025 Registration Fee

• The registration fee for CAT 2025 must be paid online only.
• Candidates can choose from SBI ePay or BillDesk payment gateways.
• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• The application fee is required to be paid only once, regardless of the number of IIMs or other institutions candidates are applying to.

How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam

Follow the steps below to complete CAT 2025 registration:

• Visit the Official Website.
• Click on ‘New Candidate Registration’: Begin by selecting the New Registration option.
• Generate OTP: Enter basic details to receive a One-Time Password (OTP) for verification.
• Complete Basic Registration: Fill in the Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Ensure all details are accurate — these cannot be edited later.
• Login to Complete the Application: Use the provided User ID and Password to log in and access the application form.
• Fill in Detailed Information:
  • Personal Details
  • Academic Qualifications
  • Work Experience (if any)
  • Programme Preferences
  • Test City Choices
• Pay the Application Fee: Choose the preferred payment gateway and complete the payment process.
• Submit & Save: After successful payment, submit the form and download a copy of the filled application for future reference.

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
• Online facility is available to submit the fee.
• INR 2,200 is the application fee for all candidates.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) are available.

How to Apply for XAT 2026

Step-by-step procedure to fill the XAT 2026 form is given below:

• Visit the official XAT website (link provided above).
• Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
• Begin registration by entering your basic details.
• After registration, you’ll receive login credentials.
• Use those credentials to log in to your account.
• Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and communication details.
• Choose your preferred XLRI programme and select any two test cities.
• Upload the required scanned documents in the specified format.
• Click on the “Submit” button to move to the payment section.
• Go to the “Payment” tab and select a suitable online payment method.
• Pay the application fee through the available gateways.
• Review all the filled information carefully.
• Click on “Final Submit” to complete the application process.
• Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

XAT 2026 Required Documents List

• Signature
• Passport size photograph (Recent)
• Below are the dimensions and size of the required documents:

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